Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic ZS30

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic ZS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was introduced 12 months earlier than the ZS30 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH6 scores versus the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH6 and the ZS30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and ZS30 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and ZS30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.